11-17-2005, 12:42 AM
I used it on my (gasp!) Druid, and currently have it in the bank. It was a random drop for me while a hunter and I were up at the Grim Batol downing dragons for their scales. It was a tough decision for me as to whether I should use it myself or hand it off to a Paladin friend (and then, which Paladin I should even tell about it), but I ended up using it myself for a couple months before upgrading to a SoD.
On to your questions...
1. I would assume that for a Shaman or Paladin, it would definitely be a boon in PvP. The proc makes for an instant spell, which would most likely be used for a big heal. Then just go about your business swinging away.
2. I've seen it go a while without going off, and have seen it proc three times in a rather short span. While grinding enemies in the Eastern Plaguelands, it was going off a couple times per enemy.
3. Yes, it is true that instant-cast spells will eat the proc buff. In addition, any non-instant spells can not be cast while moving, if you have the buff. You have to stop moving, and then you can perform the instant cast. In addition, it's a VERY short-lived buff. This can be a double-edged sword in that in times it prompts you to cast a spell just to make use of the buff, when you really don't need to. A little discipline overcomes that, but it was quite tempting for me to lay down an instant heal or Starfire whenever I could.
4. On a Paladin.... hm.... probably Crusader. If you're a bit removed from the hybrid roll and playing the healer, a +22 int can go a long way. A straight +dam enchantment could help too, though, since it has a wickedly fast speed at 1.6 seconds per swing.
As I said, I'm not a Pally, but those instant casts were very useful in the time I've used my Edward. I kind of regret equipping it in hindsight, since I could have passed it off to a Paladin, but I had no idea at that point I'd be running the Molten Core in one night relatively shortly after and equipping a Staff of Dominance. But just in case I get some insane offhand item down the road, it'll be ready for me.
On to your questions...
1. I would assume that for a Shaman or Paladin, it would definitely be a boon in PvP. The proc makes for an instant spell, which would most likely be used for a big heal. Then just go about your business swinging away.
2. I've seen it go a while without going off, and have seen it proc three times in a rather short span. While grinding enemies in the Eastern Plaguelands, it was going off a couple times per enemy.
3. Yes, it is true that instant-cast spells will eat the proc buff. In addition, any non-instant spells can not be cast while moving, if you have the buff. You have to stop moving, and then you can perform the instant cast. In addition, it's a VERY short-lived buff. This can be a double-edged sword in that in times it prompts you to cast a spell just to make use of the buff, when you really don't need to. A little discipline overcomes that, but it was quite tempting for me to lay down an instant heal or Starfire whenever I could.
4. On a Paladin.... hm.... probably Crusader. If you're a bit removed from the hybrid roll and playing the healer, a +22 int can go a long way. A straight +dam enchantment could help too, though, since it has a wickedly fast speed at 1.6 seconds per swing.
As I said, I'm not a Pally, but those instant casts were very useful in the time I've used my Edward. I kind of regret equipping it in hindsight, since I could have passed it off to a Paladin, but I had no idea at that point I'd be running the Molten Core in one night relatively shortly after and equipping a Staff of Dominance. But just in case I get some insane offhand item down the road, it'll be ready for me.
See you in Town,
-Z
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